High field conduction and space charge formation in ethylene-styrene copolymers

Yasuhiro Tanaka*, Yuuichi Mita, Kenji Ohishi, Tomoo Hirai, Yoshimichi Ohki, Masaaki Ikeda

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Abstract

High field conduction and space charge formation in low-density polyethylene and ethylene-styrene copolymers were studied by measuring DC conduction and thermal pulse current at various temperatures. Conduction current is considered to be dominated by traps due to benzene rings introduced into copolymers. At room temperature, injected electrons and holes seem to be trapped near the cathode and anode, respectively. At 50°C, electrons are considered to be transported by overcoming the effect of traps, and holes seem to become mobile at 90°C. The number of mobile carriers is a function of styrene content and temperature.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - International Symposium on Electrets
PublisherPubl by IEEE
Pages159-164
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)0780301129
Publication statusPublished - 1992 Jan
Externally publishedYes
Event7th International Symposium on Electrets - Berlin, Germ
Duration: 1991 Sept 251991 Sept 27

Publication series

NameProceedings - International Symposium on Electrets

Other

Other7th International Symposium on Electrets
CityBerlin, Germ
Period91/9/2591/9/27

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Materials Chemistry

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